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==== Midwinter ====
Midwinter is a 10 day long festival in which cultists cook various lavish dishes and drink their finest alcohol stock with their neighbor. It was roots in Western Borean customs but Naylorbrookisza decided to adopt this custom as part of her attempt to unify the Akuan faith. It's held after the end of very Earlymun and lasts for ten days before Yearmun starts.
== Shrine Architecture ==
[[File:Plan of Shinto Shrine.jpg|thumb|Plan of a Akuanist Shrine]]
The following is a diagram illustrating the most important elements of a Akua shrine:
# Wooden gate, usually with the religious carvings.
# Stone stairs, very rarely included in any shrine. Often preferring to use a ramp or another form of movability.
# Helligsti– the approach to the shrine
# Bønnebrett – Small building reserved for placing of prayer sheets.
# Lanterne– decorative stone lanterns
# Kontor – Shrine's administrative office and storage.
# Helligdomstempel– Where the brewing liquor and food is prepared then handed out to followers. Acts as the worship building for Akua and only her name is allowed to be stated within these halls.
# Helligsti – A secondary Helligsti, reserved for more serious matters.
# Naturånd – small auxiliary shrines, for reserved for minor spirits in the area.
# Vøktere – Guardians of the shrine, usually statues of dogs or guards.
# Husavann– A large building reserved for rituals and special dances. Off-limits to the public outside of those occasions
# Gjerde – fence surrounding the ''åndehus''
# Åndehus – main hall, enshrining a major spirit of the area. It's forbidden to bring up Akua name in these places, due to her petty nature. Off limits to the public and reserved for priestess/priests entry only. As to not accidently offend the spirit of the shrine.
== History ==
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